Two-thirds of us have no financial plan. 64% of Americans have no financial strategy at all. That’s right – no plan whatsoever to build wealth or keep it. That finding comes from the 2009 National Consumer Survey on Personal Finance conducted by the Certified Financial Planner...
A look at some financial changes & the opportunities they may present. Every year brings some financial change, so here are some relevant changes relating to investment, tax and estate planning for 2012. Retirement plans. 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plan annual contribution limits rise slightly to $17,000,...
Two-thirds of us have no financial plan for retirement. 64% of Americans have no retirement financial strategy at all. That’s right – no plan whatsoever to build wealth or keep it . That finding comes from the 2009 National Consumer Survey on Personal Finance conducted by...
A lack of knowledge can lead to problems and disappointments for your heirs. Be vigilant, and be knowledgeable. Do you want to hand your heirs big tax problems? Would you like to hand the IRS a sizable chunk of your wealth? Probably not. But if you...
Are you financially ready to raise a child? Family planning often means financial planning … and quite likely, a change in the way you see your finances. Whether you are starting a family or welcoming a new addition, there are financial realities you can’t ignore. Planning...
Financial-Budget-Worksheet - Click on the worksheet. Get a clearer idea of where your money goes each month by putting pen to paper with this simple monthly household budget worksheet. Once you get a birds-eye view of your spending habits, it may be easier to see how...
The Two Words Signify a Far-reaching Kind of Financial Care. There’s financial planning, and then there’s wealth management. Think of wealth management as a step up from garden-variety financial planning. One office (rather than one person) provides a range of services for a client: personal financial...